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For over 41 years, Suntree United Methodist Church has been a beacon of God’s unconditional love and grace, actively participating in God’s transforming work in the community and beyond. The church’s vision is clear: to be a community that “loves God, loves each other, and loves our neighbors in extraordinary ways,” and a place where […]

We are grateful for the partnership with The Florida United Methodist Foundation. Over the course of our partnership, the Foundation has been instrumental in supporting our church’s efforts to pivot and build a sustainable future that equips the new generation of generous individuals in our faith community. The Foundation sprang into action, providing our church

At the Florida United Methodist Foundation, we understand the unique financial challenges faced by our clergy. We are dedicated to ensuring that our clergy and their spouses are equipped with the tools and knowledge necessary to build and maintain a healthy financial life. Through various initiatives and strategic partnerships, we provide comprehensive financial and retirement

“This is what I’ve been working toward. It’s been on the horizon for a long time and this is the next step. God is faithful and the people around me show the faithfulness of God.” – Stuart Upton “Stuart Upton has my fullest recommendation. He will be a blessing for God in the church, around

The Florida United Methodist Foundation is privileged to announce the appointment of two new members to the Board of Directors. Elected annually by the Foundation’s membership at the annual meeting of the Florida Conference, the board includes clergy and lay leadership from across the conference representing a wide variety of professional expertise. At this year’s

The Florida United Methodist Foundation is excited to announce its annual event, “R ‘minus’10,” a two-and-a-half-day comprehensive retirement planning seminar. Designed for Clergy and their spouses who are within ten years of retirement, this seminar aims to equip participants with the knowledge and tools necessary for a smooth and successful transition into retirement. Topics Covered:

Building community and building relationships! That is what we do at Spring of Life Early Learning Center. Our mission is to teach the foundations of academics, give each child a love for learning, and to show Christ and His love for us in all we do. We often see children come into our school who

Welcome to the second quarter edition of the Florida United Methodist Foundation’s new investment newsletter. As we navigate through 2024, we continue to focus on achieving our mission-driven financial goals while adapting to an ever-changing economic landscape. This quarter, we delve into the latest market trends, highlight emerging opportunities, and provide insights to help you

At the 2024 Florida Conference for the United Methodist Church, we had the pleasure of debuting this video where we walk you through some of the Florida United Methodist Foundation’s special partnerships over the years. The relationships we have built along the way inspire us to continue growing churches and supporting local, thriving ministry. Thank

The Florida United Methodist Foundation is pleased to announce the promotion of Tamika Smith to Controller. She will transition to the role in July. Since joining the Foundation as the Assistant Treasurer in 2023, Smith has played a critical role in financial accounting operations in support of the ministries of the Foundation. As Controller, she